Apparently distressed over debts, one more farmer allegedly committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh, which witnessed a violent agitation by cultivators last month.
Tek Singh (55), who had consumed poison on July 4 died this morning. The incident took place at Ajangaon Pipliya in Khargone district.
While the family members of Tek Singh said he took the extreme step due to the debt burden and failure of crops, police said investigation into the matter was currently underway. "He was under duress due to a loan of about Rs 8-10 lakh, which he had taken collectively from banks, societies and private lenders.
"The crop of chilli was also damaged resulting in further financial crisis," said Bablu, Tek Singh’s son. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Antar Singh Kanesh said Tek Singh had consumed poisonous substance on July 4 at Ajangaon Pipliya under Bhikangaon police station.
" Tek Singh was admitted to a private hospital after he consumed poisonous substance on July 4. The family members took him home on seeing